Magic Dealer

Q: How to play the easy chords for Magic Dealer (Big Thief)?

To play the Easy Chords for Magic Dealer, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[G]Starve, magic mirror
[C]I thought the crumbs [G]of your life wouldn't dry
[F]It hurts [C]to see clearer
[G]Falling like needles, [F]the passage of time
[G]Would it hurt, would [F]it hurt to be nearer?
[C]Heaven is [G]stitching across me
[C]My chest [G]is the crossing
[F]The blood is [C]parting all the time
[G]But I [C]don't mind
[G]Carve magic dealer
[F]Bring me the [C]company I couldn't buy
[G]As I [C]go cleaner
[G]Falling like needles, [F]the passage of time
[C]Would it help, would [G]it help to go deeper?
[C]I am the [G]photograph in you
[F]The photograph [C]in you
[G]Still as the moment [C]we're lying in right now

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Magic Dealer

Released 2019

Genre

Art Art Pop

Songwriter Big Thief

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Art

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Magic Dealer by Big Thief is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Am (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Magic Dealer by Big Thief: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – IV – F – ii – vi – A

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G C F Am

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Em A

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

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speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – F – ii – vi – A • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Magic Dealer (Big Thief)?

To play the Easy Chords for Magic Dealer, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Magic Dealer?

The original recording key for Magic Dealer by Big Thief is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Magic Dealer

Released 2019

Genre

Art Art Pop

Songwriter Big Thief

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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